Crime fiction writer Ian Rankin once described Edinburgh as “a city the size of a town that feels like a village”. Certainly, this UNESCO-recognised World Heritage Site offers both the cool cosmopolitan delights of a capital city – a hub for culture, education and high-tech startups – alongside more homely aspects of village life. It’s […]
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Edinburgh – The Festival City
Scotland’s capital is home to the world’s largest arts festival – and much more besides. Arts journalist Paul F Cockburn offers a personal guide to the city of his birth. No matter when you arrive, Edinburgh’s starkly beautiful vistas and historic cityscapes are bound to entrance – but it’s fair to say that the Scottish […]
My Favourite Street
It’s easy to see how Edinburgh became the first UNESCO City of Literature: just walk along one of its streets. Scotland’s capital is well loved for its breathtaking architecture, but it’s often deceptive. “George IV Bridge looks like it’s lined with three- or four-storey buildings, but they’re actually six or seven storeys high,” says Sarah […]
